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Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing

Anthropic and OpenAI disclosed in recent days that their AI tools breached the systems of other companies, stirring concerns among US ‌lawmakers

Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI to meet Trump officials about AI safety testing
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Board of Peace envoy meets Netanyahu to discuss Gaza disarmament deal

Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, held 'constructive and detailed' talks with Israeli prime minister and his team

Board of Peace envoy meets Netanyahu to discuss Gaza disarmament deal
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

25 Democratic ruled states move court against Trump's forced-labour tariffs

The 25 states moved the US Court of International Trade on Monday against the Trump administration for again implementing tariffs on several countries

25 Democratic ruled states move court against Trump's forced-labour tariffs
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Trump bank accounts were closed over money laundering concerns: Capital One

The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One by one of Trump's financial holding companies shortly after he was sworn into office a second time

Trump bank accounts were closed over money laundering concerns: Capital One
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid US strikes: Trump

Trump said he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new massive strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies

New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid US strikes: Trump
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

The Himalayan crisis that mountaineer Nirmal Purja captured on camera

Nirmal Purja's iconic Everest 'traffic jam' image foreshadowed a growing Himalayan crisis of overcrowding, environmental degradation and mounting safety risks

The Himalayan crisis that mountaineer Nirmal Purja captured on camera
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Solar energy's boom in Europe is reaching places once deemed too dark

Across the Nordic region, for the first time, investors and utilities added more new solar capacity than wind in 2025, a lead expected to continue this year

Solar energy's boom in Europe is reaching places once deemed too dark
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Iran says Hormuz talks progress after Trump calls off planned strikes

Trump said Sunday that a deal to open the waterway may be close and that new unspecified talks with Iran would begin on Monday

Iran says Hormuz talks progress after Trump calls off planned strikes
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Essar Group plans $5.8 billion energy transition investment in UK by 2035

​Essar Energy Transition Fuels (EETF), a unit ​of Essar Group, operates a 200,000-barrels-per-day Stanlow refinery

Essar Group plans $5.8 billion energy transition investment in UK by 2035
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Explained: Why the US and Japan joined hands to support the falling yen

The yen fell to its lowest level in nearly 40 years against the US dollar, prompting Japan and the US to jointly intervene in currency markets

Explained: Why the US and Japan joined hands to support the falling yen
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Atari posts highest annual revenue in over a decade on gaming revival

Atari, the arcade ‌and console pioneer that ​filed for bankruptcy protection ​just over a decade ago, is riding a broader ​industry shift toward mining back catalogues and nostalgia-driven franchises

Atari posts highest annual revenue in over a decade on gaming revival
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

Why China's rare earth dominance is weakening across global markets

China's export restrictions on rare earths are accelerating investment in new mines and processing capacity worldwide, potentially weakening Beijing's dominance over critical mineral supply chains

Why China's rare earth dominance is weakening across global markets
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action

The move underscored both countries' resolve to prevent a selloff in the yen and Japanese government bonds (JGBs) from causing global spillovers

Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal

A potential deal would carry regulatory risk because of concerns about how it might be assessed by US antitrust authorities under ‌President Donald Trump's administration

AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

Fact-check: Trump's claims on Iran war, weapons, and oil prices examined

The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration's weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war

Fact-check: Trump's claims on Iran war, weapons, and oil prices examined
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt's Suez, no damage reported

The Egyptian ‌Red Crescent said it activated its ​emergency response plan in the governorates where the quake was felt

5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt's Suez, no damage reported
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

No agreement: Iran rejects Trump claim of Strait of Hormuz reopening deal

According to the semi-official news agency Fars, citing sources connected to Iran's diplomatic team and military leadership, no arrangement has been reached regarding the reopening of the route

No agreement: Iran rejects Trump claim of Strait of Hormuz reopening deal
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

US issues travel advisory for Spain's Cueta amid massive migrant crisis

The elevated alert is restricted to Ceuta, which abuts Morocco, while the travel advisory status for mainland Spain and its remaining territories remains unchanged

US issues travel advisory for Spain's Cueta amid massive migrant crisis
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

Negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz near completion, says Iran

The development coincides with US President Donald Trump announcing on Saturday that Washington and Israel have concurred on deferring planned military strikes on Iran

Negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz near completion, says Iran
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Glasgow hands CWG baton to India as Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Games

Goodbye Scotland. Hello India! The 2030 Games will be held in Ahmedabad, and the Scotland officials handed over the CWG flag and baton to Indian representatives

Glasgow hands CWG baton to India as Ahmedabad set to host 2030 Games
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 7:32 AM IST